multivac C250 Instruction Manual
Language: English (EN) - Original operating manual
Order number: C250-P-WO-0001515.6-EN-ER
Instruction manual
Chamber machine C250
MC06
Serial number:
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Service address: Manufacturer:
MULTIVAC
Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
Bahnhofstraße 4
D-87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany
Tel.: 0049 8334 601 0
www.multivac.com
Date: 10.06.2014
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Contents
Important information on the manual ....................................................................................... 6
Machine documentation ...................................................................................................... 6
Changes not covered in the manual.................................................................................... 7
Symbols used...................................................................................................................... 7
1 Safety.................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 General safety instructions......................................................................................... 9
1.1.1 Target group................................................................................................... 9
1.1.2 Unauthorised modifications and manufacture of spare parts....................... 11
1.2 EC Conformity.......................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Intended use ............................................................................................................ 13
1.3.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ........................................................... 13
1.3.2 Non-ionising radiation .................................................................................. 13
1.4 Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use..................................................................... 13
1.5 Warning against incorrect use.................................................................................. 14
1.6 Residual risks........................................................................................................... 14
1.7 Obligations of the operating company...................................................................... 14
1.7.1 Creating the operating directive................................................................... 14
1.7.2 Monitoring obligation.................................................................................... 15
1.7.3 Making the selection of personnel................................................................ 15
1.7.4 Training the personnel ................................................................................. 15
1.7.5 Providing personal protective equipment ..................................................... 16
1.7.6 Avoiding hazards.......................................................................................... 16
1.7.7 Providing the installation location................................................................. 16
1.7.8 Provide power supply................................................................................... 16
1.7.9 Observe the requirements for the gas supply.............................................. 17
1.7.10 Avoiding hygiene risks ................................................................................. 18
1.7.11 Checking the packs...................................................................................... 18
1.7.12 Pump protection function ............................................................................. 19
1.7.13 Testing pressure equipment......................................................................... 20
1.8 Safety devices.......................................................................................................... 20
1.8.1 Safety devices.............................................................................................. 21
1.9 Machine labels ......................................................................................................... 21
1.9.1 Safety labels and information labels ............................................................ 22
2 Description....................................................................................................................... 25
2.1 Design of the machine ............................................................................................. 25
2.1.1 Front view..................................................................................................... 25
2.1.2 Rear view..................................................................................................... 26
2.2 Control terminal........................................................................................................ 27
2.3 Display ..................................................................................................................... 28
2.3.1 Startup display ............................................................................................. 28
2.3.2 Status display............................................................................................... 29
2.3.3 Function display........................................................................................... 30
2.3.4 Diagnostic display ........................................................................................ 31
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2.3.5
Access rights................................................................................................ 31
2.4 Menu tree ................................................................................................................. 32
2.5 Process sequence.................................................................................................... 32
2.6 Packaging process................................................................................................... 33
2.7 Preset recipes .......................................................................................................... 33
2.8 Technical data.......................................................................................................... 34
3 Start-up............................................................................................................................. 38
3.1 Initial start-up............................................................................................................ 38
3.1.1 Setting up the machine ................................................................................ 38
3.1.2 Adding oil to the vacuum pump.................................................................... 38
3.2 Connecting the power supply................................................................................... 39
3.3 Connecting inert gas ................................................................................................ 39
3.4 Cleaning the machine (basic cleaning) .................................................................... 40
4 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 41
4.1 Switching on the machine ........................................................................................ 41
4.2 Switching off the machine ........................................................................................ 41
4.3 Packing products...................................................................................................... 42
4.4 Opening and closing menus..................................................................................... 45
4.4.1 Calling up menus ......................................................................................... 45
4.4.2 Quitting menus............................................................................................. 45
4.5 Changing values ...................................................................................................... 45
4.6 Selecting and resetting access rights....................................................................... 46
4.6.1 Selecting access authorisations................................................................... 46
4.6.2 Resetting the access right to operator (blocking access)............................. 46
4.6.3 Change password for authorisation access creator..................................... 46
4.6.4 To reset authorisation access creator.......................................................... 47
4.7 Language selection .................................................................................................. 47
4.7.1 Selecting the language via menu ................................................................. 47
4.7.2 Selecting the language via the shortcut key................................................. 47
4.8 Working with recipes ................................................................................................ 47
4.8.1 Load recipe .................................................................................................. 47
4.8.2 Load factory settings.................................................................................... 48
4.8.3 Save recipe.................................................................................................. 48
4.8.4 Delete recipe ................................................................................................ 49
4.9 Select and set process............................................................................................. 49
4.9.1 Set standard process................................................................................... 49
4.9.2 To set MCV process..................................................................................... 49
4.10 Setting the sealing.................................................................................................... 50
4.11 Entering basic settings............................................................................................. 50
4.12 Modifying and resetting machine cycles .................................................................. 50
4.13 Display production data............................................................................................ 51
4.13.1 Display total cycles of the machine .............................................................. 51
4.13.2 Display hours of operation ........................................................................... 51
4.13.3 Display cycle time ........................................................................................ 51
4.13.4 Show settings............................................................................................... 51
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Setting the brightness of the display ........................................................................ 52
5 Adjustment work and setup ........................................................................................... 53
5.1 Insert and remove the sloping insert ........................................................................ 53
6 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 54
6.1 Notes on cleaning .................................................................................................... 54
6.1.1 Rules of conduct .......................................................................................... 54
6.1.2 Creating a company cleaning directive ........................................................ 54
6.1.3 Measures for ensuring a long service life..................................................... 54
6.1.4 Parameters for pre-rinsing and after-rinsing water....................................... 55
6.1.5 Handling cleansers....................................................................................... 55
6.1.6 Use with disinfectant.................................................................................... 56
6.1.7 Corrosion protection and lubrication ............................................................ 57
6.1.8 Cleaning devices.......................................................................................... 57
6.2 Cleaning the machine .............................................................................................. 58
6.2.1 Performing daily cleaning............................................................................. 58
6.2.2 Performing intensive cleaning ...................................................................... 63
6.3 Care products table.................................................................................................. 65
7 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................67
7.1 Maintenance schedule ............................................................................................. 67
7.2 Maintenance recommendation................................................................................. 68
7.2.1 Entire machine - Perform a wipe test........................................................... 68
7.2.2 Vacuum pump - Perform the pump protection function................................ 68
7.2.3 Entire machine - Visual inspection............................................................... 68
7.2.4 Entire machine - Alkaline cleaning and disinfection..................................... 69
7.2.5 Vacuum pump - Checking oil level, topping up ............................................ 69
7.2.6 Entire machine - Acidic cleaning and disinfection ........................................ 69
7.2.7 Connections - Visual inspection................................................................... 69
7.2.8 Vacuum system - Check .............................................................................. 69
7.2.9 Vacuum pump - Oil change.......................................................................... 69
7.2.10 Vacuum pump - Exchanging the air de-oiling element................................. 69
7.2.11 Entire machine - Check the age................................................................... 70
7.3 Performing the vacuum test ..................................................................................... 70
7.4 Replace the sealing bar ........................................................................................... 70
7.4.1 Remove the sealing bar............................................................................... 70
7.4.2 Install the sealing bar ................................................................................... 71
7.5 Change the oil in the vacuum pump......................................................................... 72
7.5.1 Drain oil........................................................................................................ 72
7.5.2 Adding oil to the vacuum pump.................................................................... 73
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Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 75
8.1 Malfunctions with diagnostic message..................................................................... 75
8.2 Faults without diagnostic message .......................................................................... 76
9 Shutdown, transport, storage ........................................................................................ 79
9.1 Taking the machine out of service ........................................................................... 79
9.2 Transporting the machine ........................................................................................ 79
9.2.1 Transporting the machine ............................................................................ 79
9.3 Storing the machine ................................................................................................. 80
10 Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 81
10.1 Disposing of the machine......................................................................................... 81
10.2 Dispose of operating materials................................................................................. 81
10.2.1 Disposing of oil and grease.......................................................................... 81
10.2.2 Disposing of packaging materials ................................................................ 82
10.2.3 Dispose of chemicals ................................................................................... 82
11 Spare parts....................................................................................................................... 84
Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 86
Index .......................................................................................................................................... 89
MULTIVAC branch offices........................................................................................................ 92
Important information on the manual
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Important information on the manual
Read the manual carefully before you begin working with the machine.
• This manual is an integral component of the unit. Keep the manual
for future reference.
• Do not work with the machine until you have read through the
manual and completely understood its contents.
• Please contact MULTIVAC as soon as possible if there is something you do not understand in the manual! Your comments will
help us to further improve the manual.
• Do not start up the machine if there are any visible defects!
• Only trained persons are permitted to install, operate and service
the machine. The operating company is responsible for the qualifications and training of operating personnel.
• If you sell, transfer ownership or lend the machine to others, you
must provide the manual along with it!
For reasons of clarity, some illustrations show the machine without
the prescribed safety devices. Operating the machine without the
safety devices is prohibited.
WARNING
Injury hazard!
Altered, damaged, defective or incorrectly applied or missing safety
devices will render the danger zones unprotected.
Unprotected danger zones can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Do NOT alter the safety devices.
¾ Use only MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories.
Before switching on the machine each time:
¾ Check that all safety guards close completely and prevent
reaching into the danger zones.
¾ Check that only those safety devices are used which are suit-
able for the machine equipment.
¾ Check that all safety devices are functional and in a technically
flawless condition.
Machine documentation
• Instruction manual.
• EU Declaration of Conformity
• Supplementary sheet "Super-PIN" (loose page enclosed with the
machine).
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The complete scope of delivery is listed in the order confirmation.
Important information on the manual
Changes not covered in the manual
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Changes not covered in the manual
Continuous development is the foundation for ensuring that our machines are technically advanced and of high quality. For this reason,
you may discover slight deviations between the specifications in the
manual and your machine. We also cannot rule out errors. The specifications, figures and descriptions in this manual do not constitute a
legal contract between the manufacturer and customer.
Symbols used
Warnings draw your attention to hazards. Warnings are displayed in
the following form:
DANGER
Danger from electrical shock!
Used to indicate that serious danger of electrical shock is imminent.
Ignoring this danger can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
DANGER
Immediate danger!
Used to indicate that serious danger is imminent.
Ignoring this danger can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
WARNING
Dangerous situations!
Used to indicate dangerous situations.
Non-observance can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
CAUTION
Potentially dangerous situations!
Used to indicate potentially dangerous situations.
Ignoring this danger can cause injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Used to indicate potentially dangerous situations.
Ignoring these situations can cause material damage.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
Information that contributes to a better understanding of how the machine functions is shown in the following form:
Info
Indicates information on special features deserving your attention.
Important information on the manual
Symbols used
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Instructions to follow are displayed in the following form:
¾ Press key A.
¾ Release screw B.
¾ Press key C.
• Enumerated items are marked with bullet points.
– Dashes are used to mark sub-items of enumerated lists or se-
quences of steps to be taken.
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1 Safety
1.1 General safety instructions
The machine incorporates the latest technological principles. Nevertheless, potential hazards for persons, the machine and other materials cannot be entirely excluded.
• Before you start up the machine, read through the instruction
manual and follow the instructions contained therein.
• Keep the instruction manual near the machine for future reference.
• Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations valid in
your country.
1.1.1 Target group
The persons, who work with or at the machine, must have as a minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge and competence:
• The persons are authorized by the company operating the machine to carry out those tasks, which they perform with or at the
machine.
• The persons are at least 14 years old.
• The persons know the danger zones of the machine and the accident prevention regulations.
• The persons know how they should behave in an emergency
situation.
• The persons have been given instruction about the machine and
are familiar with the handling of it.
• The persons have read and understood the operating directive.
• The persons have read and understood the instruction manual of
the machine.
• The persons have been informed about the possible hygiene risks.
The persons, who put the machine into service, or adjust and set it up,
or who are responsible for maintenance work and eliminating faults,
must have the following capabilities, knowledge and competence:
• Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience, as
well as their familiarity with the relevant regulations, the persons
are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and to recognize
potential hazards.
• The persons can read and interpret technical texts and technical
drawings or plans.
• The persons are familiar with the handling of computer-controlled
machines.
• The persons can install components and modules for technically
complex systems.
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• The persons can ensure that the machine remains capable of operation.
• The persons can perform maintenance work and inspections.
The persons, who carry out work on electrical components, must
have as a minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge
and competence:
• Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience, as
well as their familiarity with the relevant regulations, the persons
are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and to recognize
potential hazards.
• The persons have been trained as qualified electricians and are
able to prove this.
• The persons have up-to-date knowledge and experience in the
electrical area, and they have actively practised these skills in recent years.
The persons, who carry out work on gas supplies, must have as a
minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge and competence:
• Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience, as
well as their familiarity with the relevant regulations, the persons
are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and to recognize
potential hazards.
• The persons have been trained in handling gas supplies and are
able to prove this.
• The persons have up-to-date knowledge and experience in gas
supplies, and they have actively practised these skills in recent
years.
WARNING
Injury hazard!
Operating the machine in a negligent and inattentive manner is very
dangerous.
Negligent handling, inattentiveness and a disorderly work area can
cause serious injuries.
¾ Do NOT operate the machine if you are tired or under the influ-
ence of alcohol or medication.
¾ Work attentively and with care.
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
¾ Keep the work area clean and orderly.
¾ Only carry out work for which training has been given.
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NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Improper use of the machine can damage it.
Damage can cause faults in the machine, which in turn can result in
reject packs.
¾ Do NOT overload the machine.
¾ Clean and service the machine on a regular basis.
¾ Check if the machine is in full working order prior to starting
work.
¾ Do NOT start the machine if you notice defects, damage or a
change in the operating behaviour of the machine.
¾ Have faults and damage repaired immediately by an authorised
technician.
¾ Repairs and service work should only be carried out by an
authorised technician.
1.1.2 Unauthorised modifications and manufacture of
spare parts
Genuine MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories provide the highest
level of safety for personnel. Parts and equipment from other manufacturers have not been tested by MULTIVAC and are therefore not
approved. The use of such components can alter the properties of the
machine and thereby impair safe operation.
WARNING
Injury hazard!
It is very dangerous to use third-party parts.
The use of third-party parts endangers safe operation and can
cause serious injuries.
¾ Do NOT perform any unauthorised modifications or conver-
sions.
¾ Do NOT modify or remove any protective or safety devices.
¾ Use only MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by the
use of third-party parts or unauthorised modifications.
Fig. 1: Pro Original
The lubricants recommended by MULTIVAC are ideally matched to
the individual modules of the machine.
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NOTICE Danger of material damage!
The use of unsuitable lubricants can increase the wear of the machine and lead to corrosion of the transport chains.
This can damage the machine.
¾ Only use recommended lubricants for the transport chains.
1.2 EC Conformity
In the design and construction of packaging lines, packaging machines or auxiliary equipment for packaging machines, the following
regulations have been observed:
• EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EEC (exception: industrial trucks such as lifting trolleys and die changing trolleys).
• Regulation 1935/2004/EC on materials and articles intended to
come into contact with food.
The safety objectives of the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
are complied with in accordance with point 1.5.1 of Annex I to the EC
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (exception: industrial trucks such as
lifting trolleys and die changing trolleys).
Agent authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation
according to Directive 2006/42/EC:
MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
Department of Technical Services
Bahnhofstraße 4
87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany
Manufacturer:
MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
Bahnhofstraße 4
87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany
Managing Director:
H.-J. Boekstegers
Agent authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation
according to Directive 2006/42/EC:
MULTIVAC Packaging Systems España, S.L.
Avda. Sot de les Vernedes, 22-26
E-08396 Sant Cebrià de Vallalta
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Manufacturer:
MULTIVAC Packaging Systems España, S.L.
Avda. Sot de les Vernedes, 22-26
E-08396 Sant Cebrià de Vallalta
Plant Manager:
Txus Baquero
1.3 Intended use
The machine is a piece of technical equipment to be used exclusively
as a working appliance. The machine may only be operated by persons older than 14 years of age.
Use the machine only to pack products in pre-made film pouches.
The film pouches are closed with a seal seam.
For specifications, see Technical specifications.
Any other use is considered improper and can endanger persons, the
product and the machine.
1.3.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The machine has been designed for use in residential, business and
industrial areas (without a separate power substation, it can be connected directly to the public mains). Operation can be impaired when
used in an industrial environment.
1.3.2 Non-ionising radiation
The machine produces unintended non-ionising radiation. This is only
emitted by electrical operating equipment as a function of its inherent
technical nature. e.g. from electric motors, high voltage wires, magnetic coils. There are moreover no strong permanent magnets built
into the machine. Any effect on active implants can therefore be excluded with a high degree of probability as long as a safety distance
of 30 cm is maintained between the implant and the field source. Active implants can be: heart pacemakers, defibrillators etc.
1.4 Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use
The following work methods are not in accordance with regulations
and therefore are prohibited:
• Operation in an atmosphere capable of explosion.
• Packing of highly flammable, combustible or explosion-prone
products.
• Packing of dust-forming or powder-forming material.
• Gas flushing of film pouches with explosive gas mixtures (e.g.
oxygen proportion over 21 %).
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• Use of the chamber lid and the viewing window in the chamber lid
as a storage, working or cutting surface.
• Cleaning of the chamber lid and the viewing window in the chamber lid with cleaning agents which have an abrasive effect (e.g.
abrasive household liquid cleaner, scouring pads, steel wool etc).
• Aseptic packing of products.
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Misuse will exclude any liability on behalf of the manufacturer. In
such a case, the operating company alone bears the risk.
1.5 Warning against incorrect use
• Incorrect operation
For example: sealing times that are too short or too long and therefore result in improperly sealed packs which in turn damage the
product.
• Neglecting the following work tasks:
– Inspections.
– Cleaning work.
– Maintenance work.
• Use of third-party parts, i.e. parts that are not MULTIVAC spare
parts.
• Operation under prohibited ambient conditions.
1.6 Residual risks
The safety instructions in this manual serve as guidelines for trained
operating personnel in safe working practice with the machine. The
manufacturer cannot however foresee all possible product-related
hazards. This is why the safety instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual cannot be considered exhaustive. The operating company and operating personnel remain ultimately responsible
for safety.
1.7 Obligations of the operating company
1.7.1 Creating the operating directive
The machine and operating materials are a potential source of hazards. The operating company is obliged to draw up an operating directive. The operating directive regulates the handling of hazardous
machines or operating materials, as well as laying down rules for behaviour in the case of an emergency. The required information can be
found in the following documents:
• The EC directives for worker protection.
• National legislation.
• Accident prevention regulations.
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• The machine instruction manual.
1.7.2 Monitoring obligation
The operating company is obliged to continuously monitor the condition of the entire machine, for example:
• Visible defects or damage.
• Changes in the operating behaviour.
• Age of the machine.
The operating company is obliged to ensure, that the machine is no
longer operated when it is older than 19 years. The correct functioning of the safety functions for the electronic components can no
longer be guaranteed after this age. The year of manufacture on the
type plate of the machine serves as the starting point for assessing
the age. In order to be able to operate the machine after this, the operating company must commission the manufacturer to check the
safety functions of the machine.
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Do NOT start up the machine, if there are visible defects or if the
machine is older than 19 years.
1.7.3 Making the selection of personnel
The operating company has to choose the personnel according to the
tasks to be carried out, see Section 1.1.1 "T
ARGET GROUP". The oper-
ating company has to order and authorise the personnel for the tasks
to be carried out.
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Trainees or other persons receiving instructions may only operate
the unit under the constant supervision of an experienced technician.
1.7.4 Training the personnel
The operating company is responsible for ensuring, that the personnel is trained and instructed in accordance with the tasks, which have
been assigned to them. The following measures can for example contribute to the training and instruction:
• Provide an operating directive, which is comprehensible to the
personnel.
• Instruct personnel on how to handle the machine correctly.
• Make the machine instruction manual accessible to the personnel.
If necessary, order an instruction manual from the manufacturer in
the appropriate official language.
• Inform the personnel about measures for avoiding hygiene risks.
• MULTIVAC offers appropriate training courses.
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1.7.5 Providing personal protective equipment
The operating company must ensure that the operators wear the required personal protective equipment (foot protection, head gear,
gloves, etc.) in accordance with the national directives which apply. In
Europe the directive 89/656/EEC specifies the minimum mandatory
requirements for the use of personal protective equipment.
1.7.6 Avoiding hazards
The operating company must check, whether there are special hazards during operation, e.g. through hazardous fumes. The operating
company must undertake measures to avoid or limit the hazards.
1.7.7 Providing the installation location
The operating company is obliged to provide a suitable installation
location for the machine. The requirements for the installation location
can be obtained from the manufacturer.
1.7.8 Provide power supply
Connect the machine to the mains electricity at an always easily accessible place. In the case of an emergency the machine must be
capable of being disconnected immediately from the mains electricity.
The power supply must be equipped as follows:
• Overcurrent protective device according to IEC 60204-1: 2005.
• Mains power breaker according to IEC 60204-1: 2005.
Connection via residual
current protective
device
If the machine is to be operated via a residual current protective device, a residual current protective device which is sensitive to all types
of current should be used.
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In exceptional cases, the leakage current can be so high that an
isolating transformer needs to be installed between the power supply and the machine.
Connection to IT
network
The machine cannot be connected directly to an IT network.
The IT network must be converted to a TN-S network by an isolating
transformer. The machine is connected to the TN-S network.
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1.7.9 Observe the requirements for the gas supply
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Compliance with the following requirements is mandatory and is
one of the operating company's imperative obligations!
General requirements
• The operating company is obliged to connect the gas supply in a
way that poses no danger to employees or third parties.
• The operating company is obliged to create an instruction manual
with all safety-related information for the following phases in the
service life of the machine:
– Starting up.
– Operation and conduct in the event of unusual occurrences.
– Servicing during operation.
– Shutdown.
– Rectification of faults.
• All parts of the gas supply and its equipment, which come into contact with oxidizing acting gases, are to be kept free of oil and
grease.
• The operating company must ensure that the input and operating
pressures given in the Technical specifications are adhered to and
not exceeded.
Personnel qualifications
Only qualified persons with the corresponding required training, experience and reliability may perform work on the gas supply.
Structural requirements
• The operating company is obliged to install a pressure reducer and
safety valve in the gas supply line to the machine.
• The operating company is obliged to connect the machine to the
gas supply with a lockable ball valve.
When the ball valve is closed, the supply of gas to the machine is
interrupted.
• It must be ensured that the input pressure at the machine does not
exceed that given in the Technical specifications, e.g. through the
fitting of an overpressure valve.
• The pressure relief capacity of the safety valve must be dimensioned for the maximum possible throughput of the pressure reducer.
• In the case of a release of pressure, the gas must be diverted to
non-hazardous areas.
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1.7.10 Avoiding hygiene risks
A high standard of hygiene is achieved through design, choice of materials and workmanship.
It is imperative that this high level of hygiene be maintained by every
operating company. Particularly where food or sterile medical products are being packed, the currently valid hygiene standards must be
strictly observed. The person charged by the operating company with
safety and/or hygiene must clarify, which regulations apply to the
product to be packed, and the person must then implement these
regulations.
The manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever for any warranty
claims and damage claims of any kind resulting from insufficient hygiene and insufficient cleaning.
WARNING
Health hazard!
Insufficient or sporadic cleaning can promote the growth of microorganisms which can change unfavourably the product that is to be
packed.
This can severely damage the health of people, especially of the
consumers.
Among other measures the following are definitely required:
¾ Create a company cleaning guideline.
¾ Perform cleaning regularly.
¾ Check the effectiveness of cleaning procedures on a regular
basis.
¾ Follow instructions in the chapter 'Cleaning'.
1.7.11 Checking the packs
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Faulty or damaged packs (reject packs) can have far-reaching consequences, for example, spoiled products.
Spoiled products can pose a health hazard.
¾ Check packs on a regular basis during running operation.
¾ Do NOT put faulty or damaged packs (reject packs) into circula-
tion.
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It is the operating company's duty to determine the overall testing
procedure.
Testing procedure
Depending on the film pouch and the demands placed on the packs,
various types of testing procedures are available, e.g.:
• Check seal seam width.
• Visual inspection: Asses the pack optically.
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• Storage test: Store a good pack for a defined period and then reinspect.
• Stacking test: Stack good packs on top of each other for a defined
period and then re-inspect.
• Check the seal seam strength with a tensile testing machine.
• Low-pressure test (for vacuum packs).
• Measurement residual oxygen (for gas-flushed packs).
The following faults can result in a pack not being airtight:
• A leaky seal seam. Possible reasons:
– The inside of the packaging material is contaminated by product
in the seal seam area.
– The sealing time is too short.
• Damage to the pack caused e.g. by sharp-edged products.
Time of inspection
• After machine start-up.
• When a defined time interval was reached during running operation.
• When the pack size was changed.
• When other types of films or other film thicknesses are being used.
• When spare parts or wearing parts were built in.
• After faults to the machine were eliminated.
• After changes to the machine settings.
1.7.12 Pump protection function
The vacuum pump in the machine runs for a set time when the
chamber lid has been closed. During this time any undesired liquid in
the oil of the vacuum pump evaporates. This increases the lifespan of
the vacuum pump. When packaging moist or liquid products, the operating company is obliged to perform this function at least once a
day at the end of a working day. The manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever for any warranty claims and damage claims of any
kind that result from the insufficient performance of this function.
NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Penetration by foreign matter (e.g. liquids, product residue, foreign
bodies) will damage the vacuum pump.
Damage can cause faults in the machine, which in turn can result in
reject packs.
¾ Cancel the evacuation process immediately if foreign matter is
sucked in.
¾ Change the oil in the vacuum pump.
Safety
Obligations of the operating company
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1.7.13 Testing pressure equipment
The operating company is responsible for observing the countryspecific test intervals for pressure equipment. This test is to be performed by qualified persons.
1.8 Safety devices
Safety devices on the machine:
Fig. 2: Safety devices
1
Protective device
WARNING
Injury hazard!
Altered, damaged, defective or incorrectly applied or missing safety
devices will render the danger zones unprotected.
Unprotected danger zones can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Do NOT alter the safety devices.
¾ Use only MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories.
Before switching on the machine each time:
¾ Check that all safety guards close completely and prevent
reaching into the danger zones.
¾ Check that only those safety devices are used which are suit-
able for the machine equipment.
¾ Check that all safety devices are functional and in a technically
flawless condition.
Safety
Safety devices
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1.8.1 Safety devices
Safety devices cover the danger zones lying beneath them. Depending on the equipment of the machine, various safety devices are used,
e.g. side panels, doors, protective plates, etc.
WARNING
Injury hazard!
Missing protective devices result in unprotected danger zones.
Reaching into unprotected danger zones can lead to serious or
even fatal injuries.
¾ Do NOT put the machine into operation without protective de-
vices.
¾ Check that all protective devices are attached and in a techni-
cally flawless condition.
¾ Check that all protective devices are completely closed without
gaps.
1.9 Machine labels
Safety and information labels have been attached to the machine.
• Do NOT remove these labels.
• Make sure all labels are intact and legible.
• If necessary, clean the labels with soap and water.
– Do NOT clean the labels with solvents.
• Replace damaged, scratched or illegible labels with new ones.
Info
Labels can be obtained from the manufacturer.
Safety
Machine labels
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1.9.1 Safety labels and information labels
Front view
Fig. 3: Front view of the position of the labels
Position
Sign
1
Fig. 4: ISO mandatory sign: inclina-
tion of the machine
Fig. 5: ANSI mandatory sign: inclina-
tion of the machine
2
Fig. 6: ISO mandatory sign: Read the
instruction manual
Fig. 7: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual
Safety
Machine labels
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Position
Sign
Fig. 8: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual (English / French)
Fig. 9: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual (English / Span-
ish)
Fig. 10: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual (English / Japa-
nese)
Fig. 11: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual (English / Chi-
nese)
3
Fig. 12: ISO mandatory sign: unplug
the power plug
Fig. 13: ANSI mandatory sign: unplug
the power plug
4
Fig. 14: Type plate
5
Fig. 15: GS mark
Safety
Machine labels
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Rear view
Fig. 16: Rear view of the position of the labels
Position Sign
1
Fig. 17: Safety label on gas connection (option)
2
Fig. 18: Inert gas input pressure sign (option)
Description
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2 Description
2.1 Design of the machine
2.1.1 Front view
Fig. 19: Front view
1
Chamber lid
2
Counter-pressure bar
3
Chamber lid gasket
4
Sealing bar with gas nozzle (option)
5
Chamber
6
Control terminal
7
Locking for lid
Description
Design of the machine
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2.1.2 Rear view
Fig. 20: Rear view
1
Power supply connection
2
(Optional) Inert gas connection
3
Screw plug of fill opening
4
Screw plug of drain opening with oil sight glass
Description
Control terminal
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2.2 Control terminal
Fig. 21: Control terminal
1
<Machine control On/Off> key
2
Display
3
Keys <Arrow key>
4
Keys <1> to <6>
5
<Function selection> key
6
<Sealing> key
7
<Gas flushing> key
8
<Evacuation> key
9
<Stop> key
<Machine control
On/Off>
• Switch machine control on and off.
Display
• Display process data.
• Show menus.
• Show parameters and functions.
• Graphic support.
• Display diagnostic messages.
<Arrow key>
• Increase values.
• Navigation within menus.
<Arrow key>
• Decrease values.
• Navigation within menus.
Keys <1> to <6>
• Load and save recipes.
• Enter password.
• Enter the configuration code.
<Function selection>
• Call up additional menus.
• Scroll to previous screen.
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Control terminal
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<Sealing> key
• Press and hold down: Call up "Sealing"
menu.
• Press briefly: Call up values for sealing.
• Confirm the configuration code.
• In the MPP process: select the value.
<Gas flushing> key
• In the MPP process: select the function.
In machines with the inert gas option:
• Press and hold down: Call up "Gas flushing" menu.
• Press briefly: Call up values for gas flushing.
<Evacuation> key
• Press and hold down: Call up "Evacuation"
menu.
• Press briefly: Call up values for evacuation.
• Delete configuration code.
• In the MPP process: select the step
<Stop> key
• Skip current machine process and proceed
with the next process.
– Pressing during the evacuation process:
Aborts the evacuation process and resumes the gas flushing process.
– Pressing during the gas flushing proc-
ess: Aborts the gas flushing process
and resumes the sealing process.
– Press during sealing process: Cancel
sealing process and ventilate the
chamber.
• Acknowledge diagnostic message.
• Return from the menu to the status display.
2.3 Display
The display shows different views with differing information depending on the machine's phase of operation.
2.3.1 Startup display
The startup screen appears after switching on the machine.
Description
Display
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Fig. 22: Startup display
1
Type designation of machine control
2
Software version
3
Configuration code
2.3.2 Status display
Process data status
display
The process data status display shows information on the last packaging procedure.
Fig. 23: Process data status display
1
Current access right (lock closed = user; lock open = set-up personnel)
2
Currently loaded recipe
3
Chamber lid symbol, machine is ready.
4
Gas pressure
5
Evacuation pressure
Process sequence
status display
The process sequence status display shows the progress of the currently running process, e.g. evacuation. During the process the corresponding symbol flashes on the display. If time runs out during a
process, then a clock with the remaining time will flash in place of the
symbol.
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